Scranton Social Notes Highlight Local Visits
Augusta visitor Howard Tiiey stays with friends in the city. Dr and Mrs. Wire and son Howard return from the seashore. John Dovigherty of Foster watches a parade. Mixes Conroy from Port Jarvis visits Pine street. Mrs. Walsh of New York visits Miss Marie Walsh on Olive street. Alice Evans returns from Brazil and Denver. Mrs Wavehburn and daughter from New York return after visiting Court street friends. John Doyle formerly of the city returns to New York from a parental visit on Railroad avenue. Secretary Dolph H Atherton and family to spend rest of week at the seashore. Dr Arthur Moore back after dental work in Hazleton. Mr and Mrs Bowron and Elmer Bowron of New York visit Mrs Bowron’s daughter at the Faurot house. Loretta Mulherin returns home from Augusta after six months visiting relatives. O K Beardsley and many Scranton delegates travel to Hopbottom for the Bisquequanna University association. The marriage of M T Howley of PFF and M T Howley and Mrs Mary WDufy of Price street is announced.
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John Dovigherty
Foster
Mixes Conroy
Port Jarvis
N. Y
Mullrooney
Pine Street
Robert T. Walsh
New York Cty
Marie Walsh
Olive Street
Alice Evans
North Scranton
Brazil
Ind
Denver
Wavehburn
New York
Court Street
John Doyle
New York City
Ahviedt
Railroad Avenue
Dolph H B. Atherton
Beranton Board of Trade
Arthur Moore
Hazleton
J. Bowron
Aon
Elmer FE. Bowron
Ecity
O. K. Beardsley
Scranton
Hopbottom
Buaquehanna Universitlet Association
M. ‘T. Howley
PFF
Mary Wdutfy
Price Street
Missionary News and Local Notices From Towanda
At St Patrick's church Jack worethret and Rev James D Tillinghast will preach at the Universalist church. Mite Mable Montgomery, recently Mrs Guyer in A Trip to Chinatown, appears in city circles. Max Dieinier, Attorney McCollum of Troy Bradford County, plans to locate in Scranton with offices in the Masonic building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Patrick's Church
James D. Tillinghast
Towanda
Universalist
Ee Mite Mable Montgomery
Mra. Guyer
Chinatown
Monduy
Tye Coum
Max Dieinier
McCollum
Troy
Bradford County
Scranton
Lackawanna County
Towanda Daily Review
Good Government Emphasized By Rev Grant At VOA Tent Talk
Rev H A Grant addressed Volunteers of America in a corner tent on Adams avenue and Mulbury street, urging belief in good government as essential to state and church. He cited ancient and modern rulers, warning that lawless actions threaten both state and faith and praising governance based on justice and equity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. A. Grant
Howard Place
A. M. EL
Volunteers of America
Adams Avenue
Mulbury Street
Wesibel
Nimrod
Hunter
Moses
Sinai
Mount
Cyrus
Assyria
Syria
Persian
Babylon
Rome
Napoleon Bonaparte
City Insurance Board Faces Budget Crisis
A looming meeting of the city insurance board led by Mayor James Moir and chairs Luther Keller and FR H Williams will decide on halving the city’s insurance or finding extra funds. The current premium costs amount to about 145000, with city hall coverage at 107000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Moir
Luther Keller
Common Council
Fr.h. Willams
Select
Wyoming Seminary Opening For Fall Term
The fall term opens September 12 with courses for reading colleges and business, music, art, elocution, and literature. The president is available daily at the Seminary office for studies or boarding room inquiries. address L L Sprague D D President Kingston Pa for information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reading
Seminary
L. L. Sprague
D. D
Kingston
West Park lots sale rushes on amid attractive terms
The notice touts rapid sale of West Park lots due to unparalleled location and easy terms. It invites inspection at the plot with prices and terms via the newly erected office of the Jervis Hardenbergh School of Music and Art. It also notes the reopening of classes and cites lowered old telephone rental rates with contact via LIT Adams avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Park
Groone's Warranted Syrup of Tar Refund Offer
An undersigned group promises to refund the money on a one cent bottle of Groone's Warranted Syrup of Tar if it cures a cough or cold. They also guarantee a larger bottle to prove satisfaction or a money back. Donahue signs as part of the agreement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Groone
Dol
Donahue
Ieranion
City Board of Control Sees Sudden Resignations and Appointments
An adjourned meeting of the city board of control featured rapid resignations and a scramble to name successors. President Davis resigned, T J Jennings and Charles Pitcher were considered, Benson M. Davis elected as superintendent of repairs then rejected, Benjamin Williams and Charles F. Pitcher nominated for president, with Williams ultimately seated. The session included sharp debate and procedural questions.
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Benjamin Williams
Davis
John Harvey
Board of Control
Davie
Rell
Mesers
Shites
Francots
Ymalley
Phillipa
Casey
Roche
Schaefer
Neuls
Jayne
Jennings
Evans
Schwass
Gibbons
Zeldber
May
Walah
Behrefer
Barker
Langan
Phillips
T. Jayne
T. J. Jennings
Fellows
Benson M. Davis
Act of Assembly
Board
Doyle
Schriefer
Cibbons
Fourth Ward
Charles FB. Pitcher
Wil- Name
School board debates boundary lines and staff raises
The board adopted a boundary reallocation for No 18 and No 27 schools affecting which pupils attend No 7 and No 4. It approved higher janitor and staff salaries, and advanced principal and lecturer appointments as part of the high and training school plan.
Peaches for Canning Hit Market Today
Finest white and yellow peaches arrive for canning in today’s market. Limited supply and they won’t last long, so buy quickly.
Talk is Cheap Telephone Talk Cheaper Than Anything
A brief item notes that talking over the telephone costs less than buying other goods or services. The quote frames conversation as a frugal option in everyday life.
Special Reduced Fares to Bethlehem via Lehigh Valley RR
Special one day rates of 2.45 dollars for travel to Bethlehem during the Bethlehem State Fair, September 12 to 16 1899, with return options via Lehigh Valley routes from Scranton. Tickets valid for September 14 with return by September 15 or 16, consult local ticket agents. Telephone service advertised as inexpensive. inquiries at 117 Adams Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethlehem
Lehigh Valley Railroad
Scranton
Lehigh Valley Ticket
Adams Avenue
Mrs Winslow's Booting Syrup Advertisement
Mrs Winslow's Boothing Syrup has been used for over fifty years by millions of mothers for teething children. It supposedly soothes pain, cures wind colic, and helps diarrhea. Priced at twenty-five cents a bottle, with insistence on the Mrs Wins ton branding.
City Controller Seeks Pay for School District Work
Howell asks the Board of Control to allow compensation for clerks aiding his duties in school district accounts. City Solicitor Vosburg opines the school board can fix the amount without violating the constitution. The board refers the matter for action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howell
Vosburg
Board of Control
Scranton
Thes
Echool
Scho
Siretles
A. A. Vosburg
KB. Howell
Fdros Howell
Baldwin
Philo
Justice Paxson
Axel
Arike
Inw
Warburg
City Bolletter
Board Seeks Opinion On Controller Bond Relations
A request was made for the solicitor to furnish the board with an opinion on the relations between the controller and the bond, in conjunction with the finance committee. The inquiry aims to clarify duties and accountability within the financial framework.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ter
Outing at Heart Lake by Jonas Long's Bone employees
Employees from Jonas Long's Bone in the city and Wilkes-Barre enjoyed a pleasant outing at Heart Lake yesterday. Stores closed for the day. Ten cars carried the party of joy excursionists who returned to the city shortly after six o'clock last evening, tired but very pleased with the day. Alexander's Band of Wilkes-Barre accompanied the group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jonas Long
Bone
Wilkes-Barre
Heart Lake
Joly Exevraloniete
Nuiuch
Alexander
Wilkes-Baorre
Jewish New Year Observed by Hebrews in City
The Jewish New Year 6600 was observed by Hebrews in the city with Monday evening and Tuesday services at Linden Street Synagogue. Dr. Chapman delivered sermons on the Ram’s Horn and the flight of time, marking the start of the Ten Penitential Days leading to the Day of Atonement. All Hebrew merchants closed shops in honor of the holiday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linden Street
Chapman
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Norton
Electric City
M. Norton
Lackawanna Avenue
the Griffin Art CO
Wyoming Avenue
Lackawanna Dairy CO
A. A. Lindabury
Sam Willie
Connell Building
South Main Avenue
Scranton Transfer Co
Hugh J. Keenan
United States
Lacka. Ave
Ackawanna
Bo. Warman
Penn
Howard Tiiey
Augusta
I Th. Wire
Howard
the Lackawanna Hardware CO
Leckawanna Avenue
Goof
B. D
Insurance Board
Wyoming Seminary
Ideal Home
The
Jervis Hardenbergh
Carter Building
Pocono
MR. Jayne
Shires
O'Malley
Behacher
Nouls
Schwase
Francois
Presdent
Rulng
Williame—Shires
Phil- Up
Behwefer
Scthwass
Leonard
Pitcher
Caney
Addler
Walsh
Jennies
Abment Evann
Mr. Williama
Howells
Gheorge Howell
Behools
Gelbert
Finance Committee
Delaware and
Dickson Avenue
Delaware Avenue
Monsey Avenue
Ward
City Lne
Dickson
Money Avenues
Moncoy
Delaware
No. 07
Amelia
Race
Mead
Amola
Lackawanna River
Welweon Mead and
Rice
Rave
Amelia Street
S Hall
Nowachon
Meadow Street
Fig
Moo
Delaware and Hudson Railroad
Ehall
Berantion High
Mira Emon &. Olmstead
Autary
Sykes
Miss Olm
Bridgeport
Messrs
Francois and
Zeidler
Schrieffer
No. 16
Echo
Hedd
Mr. Phillips
Williams
Jermyn
Temple Iron Company
Scranton, Pa
Nounpid
Hronson & Tallman
Spruce Street
the School of the
Lackawanna
Jefferson Ave
Rod Heat
Rey
Thos. M. Cann
Ll.d. Princial
W. E Plumley
Cushionet
FOR
Maloney Oil
Meridian Street
Hand & Payne
souAhe
Washington
Felton
Pean Av
Universal
Foote & Fuller CO
Mears Building
Washingtor Ave
Pierce’s Market
Penn Avenue
Ronqmy
Wyoming
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